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Cardoso champions We-Fi code declaration for women entrepreneurs
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has urged stakeholders in…
Access Bank relaunches W Initiative in Zambia, Botswana
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Access Bank Plc, yesterday, said it has reinforced its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment…
Gender equality: Distant, yet achievable
While progress has been made worldwide on gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment, critical gender gaps remain…
AfDB women communications campaign wins NABJ’s Salute to Excellence Award
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja America’s largest organization of journalists and media-related professionals of colour has named the African…
Adequate healthcare crucial to support survivors of sexual violence
The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting…
AfDB, UN Women collaborate to advance women’s economic empowerment
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Ahead of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s Annual Meetings, the institution teamed up…
ILO, NLC partner to develop roadmap to mainstream gender policy
The International Labour Organisation says it is partnering with the Nigeria Labour Congress to develop a Roadmap for…
MTN Receives EDGE certificate for gender inclusion
MTN Nigeria, has received the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification from the International Finance Corporation…
The patriarchy may be pushing back, but so are we, UN chief tells CSW68
Women’s rights are under attack, and governments must act to reverse that dangerous trend, the UN chief told…
World Bank worries as global gender gap widens
The global gender gap for women in the workplace is far wider than previously thought, a groundbreaking new…